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wd-50
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50 Clinton St
New York NY 10002
(212) 477-2900

Say what you will about so-called molecular gastronomy, but you have to give it up to a restaurant that takes an iconic dish like eggs Benedict and reintroduces it to the plate as egg yolk cylinders with crispy cubes of molten hollandaise with dehydrated bacon. And it's so pretty that you almost don't want to attack it with your fork — almost. At the helm here is Wylie Dufresne, one of the modern food world's founding culinary wizards. To dine at wd-50 is a promise of the unexpected, which is no small feat in this hard-to-impress town.  — Maryse Chevriere, 2/18/2011



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Eggs Benedict: egg yolk cylinders with crispy cubes of molten hollandaise with dehydrated bacon
"Eggs Benedict: egg yolk cylinders with crispy cubes of molten hollandaise with dehydrated bacon"
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  1. tdmstaff Chef Wylie Dufrense plays with this breakfast staple and turns it into something unique. Be prepared to be amazed with his incredible knowledge of molecular gastronomy.
 
Chef Wylie Dufrense plays with this breakfast staple and turns it into something unique. Be prepared to be amazed with his incredible knowledge of molecular gastronomy.


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ThePurplePassport.com
The food is unlike anything we’ve had before. We were most surprised by the “everything bagel” (ice cream, crispy cream cheese, smoked salmon threads) & tastes exactly like an everything bagel should.
La Dolce Vita
One Michelin star.
Ari S.
Best restaurant ever...hands down wyle is the king
The Corcoran Group
Famous for molecular gastronomy and their eclectic menu, but you shouldn’t overlook their cocktails - especially the Snow Globe!
Andrew A.
Now open on Mondays and Tuesday!
New York Habitat
This Michelin star restaurant is for the true foodies, especially egg lovers. We recommend the tasting menu to get the full experience.
Veronica H.
Checking into this venue will count for Top Chef Badge!
Food Network
On Food Network's The Best Thing I Ever Ate, Ted Allen raves about Eggs Benedict, a fresh twist on a classic dish, at WD~50 in New York, NY. Find more tips at Food Network Local.
Adam M.
The wine pairing with the tasting menu is aggressive. Get it.
Michelin Travel & Lifestyle
There’s a funky, urban-style wine cellar for private dining. - Inspector
Mike S.
Best gastronomy cocktails science has to offer. Try the snow globe or the shades of jade
nymag
One of our fav desserts of the year is the rainbow sherbet here; Platt considers it Chef Alex Stupak’s greatest creation. Featured in Where to Eat 2011!
Bravo
The creativity of the presentation and flavor combinations of the food will make you wonder in delight. Bring a camera for sure. -Maria Hines, Top Chef
Bravo
Chef Wylie Du Frense is the best with food chemistry. -Timothy Dean, Top Chef
Alex M.
Go to wd~50 the tasting menu with wine pairings - you'll be pleasantly surprised by the randomness and deliciousness...
StefanoBlack?
wanted to try this for *years* ... finally went the nite after my birthday. AMAZING flavors & textures by master evil-scientist/chef Wylie Dufresne, combined in ways you have never experienced before.
Eric A.
Eggs bennie, all what others have said and more. Bass entree is absolutely out of this world.
The Corcoran Group
Molecular Gastronomy at its finest! Order the tasting menu without wine pairings; otherwise half way through you won’t remember what you’ve eaten.
Bravo
In my opinion, wd-50 has the city’s best and most eclectic tasting menu. I am always surprised and pleased. -Alex McCord, Real Housewives of New York City
rachel r.
order every course, eat every bite and after you've finished dessert, order more appetizers
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